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NSSF, BJA Unveil New Videos on Firearms Safety
“Many Paths to Firearm Safety” Series Focuses on Gun Owners’ Responsibilities NEWTOWN, Conn., and WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) today unveiled a new video series, “Many Paths to … Continue reading
NSSF Honors U.S. Rep. Scalise as 2018 Legislator of the Year
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, awarded U.S. House of Representatives Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) the 2018 Legislator of the Year at the … Continue reading
Mark Boyadjian Joins NSSF Board of Governors
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Board of Governors of the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) is pleased to announce that it appointed Mark Boyadjian to the board during its recent annual meeting. Boyadjian serves as Co-Chairman of the Board to Remington … Continue reading
Help Make Project ChildSafe® a Jersey Mike’s®Designated Charity to Support Firearms Safety
Did you know in 2018 Jersey Mike’s submarine sandwich shops gave more than $6 million to over 170 charity partners during their annual Month of GivingProgram? Many charities benefit from the generosity of Jersey Mike’s, and the Project ChildSafe® … Continue reading
NSSF Praises U.S. House Bipartisan Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
Legislation Frees Funds for State Range Construction NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, praised the introduction of H.R. 1222, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act of 2019 in the U.S … Continue reading
NSSF Launches ‘My NSSF’ Mobile App
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its “My NSSF” Mobile App. “Smartphones and tablets have streamlined commerce and customer service for thousands of businesses. … Continue reading
Successful SHOT Show Featured Innovation and Growth
SHOT Show marks its 10th straight year at Sands Expo Center LAS VEGAS — The 41st Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM(SHOT Show®), owned and operated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), finished its four-day run with many notable … Continue reading
Atlanta Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
ATLANTA, Ga. — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are reminding the public in the … Continue reading
Firearms Industry Releases 2018 Midterm Election Scorecard
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, released its 2018 Congressional Scorecard in advance of the upcoming midterm elections to assist voters when deciding which incumbent … Continue reading
NSSF Donates to Red Cross, Provides Aid for Members Affected by Hurricane Florence
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, announced today that has arranged to donate $10,000 to the American Red Cross to be used in its Hurricane Florence relief efforts in the … Continue reading
Memphis Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
NSSF, ATF, U.S. Attorney, Area Law Enforcement Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and the … Continue reading
10 Ways to Celebrate National Shooting Sports Month®
Learn to shoot, invite a newcomer, share the fun this August NEWTOWN, Conn. — Breaking a flying clay target or knocking over a steel plate and then sharing the fun of that experience awaits all who participate in National … Continue reading
FN Joins as Supporting Sponsor of National Shooting Sports Month®
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that FN America has signed on as a Supporting Sponsor of National Shooting Sports Month®. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia,FN America, … Continue reading
August is National Shooting Sports Month and Need An Excuse To Go Shooting?
Start Planning Your Activities For National Shooting Sports Month Need an excuse to go shooting during the month of August? Probably not, but in case you do, August is National Shooting Sports Month. It’s a 31-day excuse to go … Continue reading
Remington Outdoor Company Renews as Presenting Sponsor of National Shooting Sports Month
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Remington Outdoor Company has renewed its sponsorship of 2018’s National Shooting Sports Month as the Presenting Sponsor. Headquartered in … Continue reading
NSSF Adds Regional Member Services Managers to Staff
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has created two new Regional Member Services Manager positions. Tammy McIntyre and Paul Irwin have been hired to … Continue reading
NSSF Honors Nation’s Peace Officers in Washington, D.C.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, honored the memories and the families of the law enforcement officers from around the United States who died … Continue reading
SAAMI Donates $25,000 to Project ChildSafe Foundation in Support of NSSF Gun Safety Programs
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) has made a generous donation of $25,000 to the Project ChildSafe Foundation to help further the firearm safety education programs of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. For more than … Continue reading
WHO’S YOUR BANKER ?
We made it through another week and it’s now time to think about the weekend and spending time with friends and family. It’s also time for a shoot the shit and we certainly invite you to participate. Remember that participants … Continue reading
SAAMI Welcomes Two New Members to Organization
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that two new companies have joined its member roster. Savannah, Georgia-based Quantum Ammunition, LLC has been accepted as an Associate Member, and Vairog US, LLC,of … Continue reading
YouTube’s New Policy Provides Cause for Concern
You may see media coverage of the adoption by YouTube of a new firearms content policy that has the potential to affect our industry and your business. YouTube’s announcement this week of a new firearms content policy is … Continue reading
NSSF Appoints SIG SAUER’s Tom Taylor to Board of Governors
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest board member, Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, of SIG SAUER. Taylor will be … Continue reading
Kutak Rock, LLP, Sponsors 2018 SHOT Show University at Bronze Level
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Kutak Rock, LLP, will be returning as a Bronze-level sponsor for the 2018 SHOT Show University. Headquartered in Omaha, … Continue reading
Southwick Associates Renews Executive Management Seminar Sponsorship for 2018 SHOT Show
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Southwick Associates has agreed to renew its sponsorship of the Networking Event at the highly anticipated 2018 SHOT Show’s Executive … Continue reading
NSSF/SAAMI Joint Statement on Las Vegas Tragedy
Statement from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI): Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families and loved ones of all those killed and injured in the criminal … Continue reading
Firearms Industry Donates $25,000 to Fraternal Order of Police Foundation in Honor of Fallen Officers
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is honoring the nation’s fallen law enforcement officers by contributing $25,000 to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation. The donation was announced at … Continue reading
NSSF Declares August National Shooting Sports Month
NEWTOWN, Conn. — There are countless celebration days and months in America, and now the shooting sports have one of their own. The National Shooting Sports Foundation has declared August to be National Shooting Sports Month, a time to celebrate … Continue reading
NSSF Applauds Interior Deputy Secretary Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, today applauded the confirmation of David Bernhardt as the Deputy Secretary of the Interior. A bipartisan majority of the … Continue reading
Firearms Retailers, Ranges: List Your Events for National Shooting Sports Month
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Shooting ranges and firearms retailers are invited to be part of the first National Shooting Sports Month this August by listing their shooting events, programs and sales promotions at http://www.shootingsportsmonth.org. With a theme of #LetsGoShooting, this coast-to-coast … Continue reading
Magpul Industries Corp. Named Platinum Sponsor of 2017 Import/Export Conference
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Magpul Industries Corp has signed as the Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming 2017 Import/Export Conference. Magpul is an American … Continue reading
Firearms Industry Economic Impact Rises 168% since 2008
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $51.3 billion in 2016, a 168 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs … Continue reading
NSSF Praises Sen. Mike Crapo’s Introduction of the Hearing Protection Act of 2017
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, praised Sen. Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) introduction of the Hearing Protection Act of 2017 (S. 59). “This legislation will … Continue reading
NSSF Announces New Shooting Sports Fantasy Camps in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS–The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®) is pleased to announce that registration has opened for its newest Shooting Sports Fantasy Camps, two back-to-back events scheduled for April at the world-class Clark County Shooting Complex in Las Vegas. Modeled after … Continue reading
Mike Rowe to Headline 2017 SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner
NEWTOWN, Conn.-The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Executive Producer, Narrator, and TV Host Mike Rowewill provide the headlining entertainment for the 2017 SHOT Show State of the Industry … Continue reading
What to Do with Ammunition Affected by Flood Waters
NSSF and SAAMI Recommend Not Attempting to Salvage or Use Submerged Ammunition NEWTOWN, Conn. – Firearms owners who have seen their stored ammunition submerged by flood waters in areas across the U.S. are probably wondering if that ammunition can be … Continue reading
AR-15 MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND FIELD STRIPPING
In the upcoming week or two, we’re going to introduce a few new and interesting tools to help you perform routine cleaning on your shotguns, AR-15 and AR-10. In anticipation of that, we want to present you with this thorough … Continue reading
NSSF Announces New Online SHOT Show Store
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce the opening of its all-new SHOT Show Online Store. The store will feature a wide variety of hats, t-shirts, … Continue reading
Firearms Industry Economic Impact
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $49.3 billion in 2015, a 158 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs … Continue reading
Comedian Bill Engvall to Perform at SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner
LAS VEGAS — He’s a hunter. He’s a target shooter. He’s one of the top comedians in America today — and among the busiest. He’ll also be our 2015 SHOT Show State of the Industry featured entertainer.The National Shooting Sports … Continue reading
